Doc's Sports

3 Unit Play. Take North Carolina State -5 over South Carolina

Revenge will certainly be a factor in the Wolf Pack’s home opener. State was beaten, 34-0, by South Carolina in 2008. This year’s starting quarterback Russell Wilson was knocked out in the encounter last year as well, so you know he had this game circled during the offseason. Granted, Coach Steve Spurrier is the better known of the two head guys. However, do not discount the success Coach Tom O’Brien has had. He had a great career at Boston College and has a very good staff in Raleigh as well.

The Wolf Pack won the last four regular season games in 2008 and look for a carryover in 2009 with 14 starters back. As for the Gamecocks, I am not convinced he has solved his quarterback problems and the running attack is subpar. Receivers are talented but young and it will take them some time to develop. Revenge will come in a low-scoring affair and we will collect big in the process as well. NC State 24, South Carolina